Low Maintenance Window Treatments For Your House

Gone are the days when window treatments were relegated to fabric. Nowadays, there are so many different materials that you can choose. And also, there are many different styles of low-maintenance window treatments are on the market. Here are some of them. Traditional pleated draperies are a mainstay of soft window treatments. Lined draperies installed correctly on a well-constructed traverse rod provide years of low-maintenance window coverage. Opt for room-darkening or thermal lining to extend the life of draperies that are exposed to weather extremes and to decrease your room’s exposure to harmful ultra-violet rays. Choose sill-height curtains to minimize dust that is attracted to full-length drapery hemlines. A lined, board-mounted Roman shade, a soft-fold shade that makes neat overlapping folds that require little maintenance beyond an occasional dusting, has an installed cord lock for easy height adjustment.

Factory-made window treatments are available in a wide assortment of low-maintenance choices. Honeycomb shades provide energy-efficient window coverage with contemporary cellular pleats, much like their name suggests. Vertical blinds provide a low-maintenance alternative, with traversing and rotating slats that resist dust and signs of aging, especially in the solid vinyl styles. Horizontal blinds are available in vinyl, metal, wood and wood alternative products, but regular dusting of blind slats is required. Some manufacturers offer features such as anti-dust, ultra-violet ray blockage and anti-microbial finishes on certain products. These added benefits can further reduce the need for maintenance or early replacement, but they can increase costs.

Kitchen With Low Maintenance Window Treatments

Incorrect installation of your window treatment requires more maintenance than one that is installed following manufacturer's instructions or recommended guidelines.

Modern Bathroom With Wooden Window Blinds

Research and compare product specifications, such as the thickness gauge on vertical blind slats, since not all products are created equal.

Living Room With Curtains And Blinds

Windows, however, play an important role in both the interior and exterior look of your home. How you dress them should never be an afterthought.

Bathroom With Double Sinks And Stripes Curtains

Probably the most common reason for using window treatments is looks. Whether you want to set a tone, create a focal point, complement your decor or complete the look of a room, the right window treatment can make all the difference.

Kitchen With Bamboo Blinds

Window coverings provide an insulating layer over your windows which can help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Bedroom With Bamboo Blinds

he right window covering can help reduce heat and damage during the day, as well as block night-time light pollution that can disturb your sleep.

Kitchen With Black Window Shades

Figure out what purpose you want your window coverings to serve and use this to help narrow down your choices.

Stylish Kitchen With Apron Sink And Black White Blind

If a window treatment is well made and installed correctly, it should live up to your expectations without the need for unplanned maintenance or repair issues.

Kitchen With Subway Tiles And Window Coverings

Windows allow you to enjoy the view outside but they can also let people on the outside see in. Window coverings can reduce or completely block the view into your home to provide extra privacy where needed.